-당하다 (Passive)
Used when adding '-당하다' to certain nouns to indicate that the subject was subjected to an action by someone else, usually something unpleasant or unwanted.
Summary
Equivalent
To be... (Passive - Unwanted)
Example
Being ignored by my boss is really stressful.
상사한테 무시당하는 일이 정말 스트레스예요.
Grammar rules
- Commonly used for negative experiences like being ignored (무시당하다), being swindled (사기당하다), or being fired (해고당하다).
- Can be used as a suffix '-당하다' or as a separate verb 'N-을/를 당하다'.
무시당하다 / 무시를 당하다 (To be ignored)
Patterns
N (Nouns)
현재 (Present) · -당하다
Example sentences
Being ignored by my boss is really stressful.
상사한테 무시당하는 일이 정말 스트레스예요.
After being unfairly fired, he filed a lawsuit against the company.
그는 부당하게 해고당한 후 회사를 상대로 소송을 냈다.
I was deceived by the words that the yield would be high and ended up being swindled.
수익률이 높다는 말에 속아 사기당하고 말았다.
Conversation
A: Is something wrong? You look upset.
무슨 일 있어요? 표정이 안 좋네요.
B: I'm so upset because I was swindled by a friend I trusted.
믿었던 친구한테 사기당해서 너무 속상해요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Select the correct negative passive form.
Being rejected.
Being insulted.